The first cryptocurrency was Bitcoin which was introduced in a whitepaper by pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. It was launched in 2009. The digital asset has since served as the benchmark ...

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Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency developed by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Bitcoin is used as a digital payment system. Rather than use traditional currency (USD, YEN, EURO, etc.) individuals may trade in, or ...